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Re: Gleanings from the "Gospels" [message #11841 is a reply to message #11840] Wed, 04 November 2015 10:42 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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james wrote on Tue, 03 November 2015 10:11

What wonderful news, good news, great news that Jesus gave up of Himself through more pain and suffering than we could ever know in order that we could be reconciled unto God. We have received this message(The Gospel) through God's Word. David spoke of hoping in His Word in Psalms 130:5. We're reminded by Paul in Romans 8:24-25 about our hope in Christ. We have been blessed more than we really know in being able to hear, read, and have the Gospel in our midst, many people don't.

The man over the largest missionary force in the world (International Mission Board, David Platt) Sunday shared what the mission and vision is for getting the Gospel unto those groups of people who have never even heard of Jesus Christ. He pointed out how many, many people are born, live, and die without ever hearing of God's love and plan of reconciliation through Christ. In sharing the call to go and make disciples of all nations, he also pointed out that if the 'good news' doesn't get there in time(before one passes from this life without ever hearing the gospel), then it's not good news for them.


I just heard the report that now in America there are more people who do not believe there is a God then in the last poll done over 10 years ago.

They went on to say that only 63% attend church regularly but believe you can reach God through other mediums, such as yoga, zen buddhism, and meditation. The truth is the church has denied the power of God and the Baptism of the Spirit and has resorted to other methods to reach the lost.

Most in this country are not drawn to the church's new form of entertainment so they follow the popular practices that the media promotes such as yoga, tai chi, etc.

Paul states:

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3 O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed among you as crucified? 2 This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? 3 Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh? 4 Have you suffered so many things in vain—if indeed it was in vain?

5 Therefore He who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you, does He do it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?—



He who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you, does he do it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

The truth is there are no miracles nor the power of God to draw people to Christ. The good news that most are preaching is that they have medical supplies, with their Christmas and Easter blessings, and they need money to keep themselves afloat. A distorted Gospel is being preached that does not reflect the Word of God.

Whenever you sign up for these peoples news letters you quickly find that you receive endless letters telling of their need for money to carry on the work. My mail box is flooded with letters telling of all kinds of gimmicks which they need money for.

Think about how many people set and listen to sermons each week, hear a few specials, throw some money in the basket as it passes by and then runs to a restaurant after the service to talk about sports.

How many are actively trying to reach the lost? or are they letting someone else do it and think its a nice sermon he gave?

This goes on more then what we would like to believe and that's why many in this country are turning from the church world and going after strange gods, through their yoga, and zen buddhism. I know quite a few individuals involved in yoga who profess to know Christ.

When you see them with their legs crossed and their hands in a certain pose, this is called "Mudras".

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A mudra (Listeni/muːˈdrɑː/; Sanskrit mudrā, "seal", "mark", or "gesture"; Tibetan: ཕྱག་རྒྱ་ THL chakgya) is a symbolic or ritual gesture in Hinduism and Buddhism. While some mudras involve the entire body, most are performed with the hands and fingers. A mudrā is a spiritual gesture and an energetic seal of authenticity employed in the iconography and spiritual practice of Indian religions.

One hundred and eight mudras are used in regular Tantric rituals.

In yoga, mudras are used in conjunction with pranayama (yogic breathing exercises), generally while seated in Padmasana, Sukhasana or Vajrasana pose, to stimulate different parts of the body involved with breathing and to affect the flow of prana in the body.

The classical sources for the mudras in yoga are the Gheranda Samhita and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.[7] The Hatha Yoga Pradipika states the importance of mudras in yoga practice:

Therefore the goddess sleeping at the entrance of Brahma's door should be constantly aroused with all effort, by performing mudra thoroughly.




The other problem is that David Platt is into Calvinism.

The thing with David Platt is that he as a Calvinist is known for promoting Calvinistic views:

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While some agreed with him,(speaking of David Platt and one of his recent controversies), others couldn't avoid what they saw as the underpinnings of his remarks – Calvinism. Some thought Platt voiced opposition to the "sinner's prayer" because as a Calvinist, he didn't want the hopeless unelect to think they are saved through a simple prayer.



The church is in a mess and as I said earlier has lost the Power of God and has resorted to any and every method to appear like something is happening, when the fact is that most in this country is turning away from Christ and are following strange doctrines.

Most are carrying their brand of doctrines to peoples in other lands and many never hear or know of the power of God is for today and not just something that happened a long time ago. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He is the one who says that those who believe will speak with new tongues. But because many reject what Jesus says and try to reinterpret it, we see a gospel being preached with no power to confirm the Word.


Gary





 
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